Feasibility and Effects of a Nursing Intervention for Patients with Peripheral Vestibular Disorders

Faag, CarinaRöda Korsets Högskola,Hälsovetenskapliga institutionen,Örebro University (författare)

Purpose: To explore the feasibility and possible outcomes of a nursing intervention in patients with peripheral vestibular disorders. Design: A randomized controlled trial (RCT). Methods: Thirty-six patients participated in the study: the intervention group (n = 18), who received the intervention, and patients in a control group (n = 18), who received standard care. The intervention includes patient education and individualized nursing support during a 6-month rehabilitation period. Outcomes were symptoms, well-being, sense of coherence, and self-care measured at baseline before randomization and at 6 and 9 months later. Findings: At the 9-month follow up, the patients who received the intervention rated significantly fewer vertigo-related symptoms and a higher sense of coherence than the control group. Conclusion: The intervention was feasible and seems to support the patients to manage symptoms, but confirmative studies are warranted. Clinical Relevance: Patient education in combination with individual support may be beneficial to help patients with peripheral disorders during their rehabilitation.

Bergenius, JohanKarolinska Institutet / Karolinska University Hospital (författare)
Forsberg, ChristinaKarolinska Institutet (författare)
Langius-Eklöf, AnnKarolinska Institutet (författare)
Röda Korsets HögskolaHälsovetenskapliga institutionen (creator_code:org_t)

Ingår i:Rehabilitation Nursing: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)42:5, s. 274-2810278-48072048-7940

Av författaren/redakt...: Faag, Carina; Bergenius, Johan; Forsberg, Christ ...; Langius-Eklöf, A ...

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